Dec 17, 2010 · The preferred use of Soda/ Coke /Pop is a regional difference, but it is not an issue of correctness. That being said, using the non-preferred variant in a region can cause communications failures. That being said, using the non-preferred variant in a region can cause communications failures.

Dec 20, 2020 · Pop vs soda I grew up saying soda my entire life. If I heard someone saying pop I probably wouldn't be able to keep from laughing because it sounds ridiculous to my ears.

Jun 22, 2022 · It's unlikely that there is precise usage information in the way you can get maps of pop vs soda but it might be possible to pick characteristic sources from New York or Los Angeles and see if they use it.

Mar 22, 2018 · Merriam Webster give the definition of "pop" (singular) to mean "father" in an informal manner and give "pops" to be the plural form of pop, thus "fathers". Pop, in a more formal definition is a short bursting sound, like a balloon pops. It can also refer to cans of soda in some American dialects.

Oct 28, 2013 · But if not, I would ask what is your goal? An accent can be a badge of individuality, which is no bad thing. If the goal is total assimilation, remember it is only one marker among many variations of inflection and usage within the U.S. (e.g. pop vs. soda, upstate New York's pronunciation of elementary, etc.) –

However, even among us, we differ on pronunciations/word choice. A few examples: 1) the pop v. soda debate, which many argue has regional roots, although I've never been able to map it specifically; 2) bag being pronounced as either "baag" or "beg"; 3) tour being pronounced as either "too-er" or "tore".

Dec 19, 2012 · SODA (definition 2) a : soda water 2a b : soda pop c : a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream. SODA POP a beverage consisting of soda water, flavoring, and a sweet syrup. POP, noun (definition 2) soda pop. So which one is right? Which would be the correct grammar usage, would I use both, neither or what?

Jul 24, 2018 · If she says no, then you have her opinion on if it's proper English. Then it's just a matter of spoken language having a habit, like "Ain't". Spoken language is very flexible, and different regions have different "improper" standards, but writing standards are generally the same in most places (minus the whole color vs colour controversy :p)

Oct 3, 2015 · Both Google Books (which finds a first match from 1969) and J.E. Lighter (with a match from 1974) identify "Let's blow this pop stand" as the earliest of the pop-related versions of the idiom. The Popsicle version shows up in 1980 (on the Mork & Mindy TV show, according to Lighter) and in 1983 (in David Bischoff's Wargames , according to Google ...

When ordering people hardly use 'cola' as a generic; they'll say either Coke or Pepsi if they want that brand (except in the South where you just use 'Coke' for -any- kind of soda. – Mitch Commented Jul 4, 2013 at 13:06